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Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Judge Blocks H-2A Rule and Politicians and Food Prices
The Agribusiness Update
A federal judge blocked the U.S. Labor Department from enforcing a rule in 17 states that would prevent ag employers from retaliating against workers with H-2A visas for joining unions, and the latest results from survey on whether consumers believe politicians can address high food prices.
Farm Worker Program Changes Could Handicap the Program
California Ag Today
The proposed alterations to the H-2A Visa program by the Departments of Labor and Homeland Security may present significant hurdles for growers nationwide.
FLA-GA-CA Lead H-2A Worker Surge and Beef-Pork Exports on Record Pace
The Agribusiness Update
The number of foreign guestworkers in agriculture continues to climb and is led by Florida, Georgia and California, and Beef and Pork exports on record pace through September.
H2A VISA DELAYS Pt2
Fruit Grower Report
Delays in the processing of H2A visas for farm laborers is costing growers millions with few answers from the agency responsible.
H2A VISA DELAYS Pt1
Fruit Grower Report
A government agency may be costing growers millions because of unexplained delays in processing H2A visas.
Agressive Cherry Crop, Visas Issued & Budget Negotiations
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Cherry demand is remains good, workers who have been stranded at border head to Washington, and legislators working to finalize state budget plan.
TPA Win & Visa Crisis Update
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Congressman Dan Newhouse shares his views regarding the House passage of Trade Promotion Authority, and most of the workers on WAFLA petitions who were stranded at the border have obtained their visas.
Ag Highlights of 2014
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Labor shortages and the lack of immigration reform continued to frustrate Washington growers and ag leaders in 2014.
Successful H-2A Program & WSDA Trapping Nets Destructive Forest Pest
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Thanks to H-2A program Washington apple growers had enough labor this year, and WSDA traps destructive forest pest in five counties.
Farm Worker Visas
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
The crash of the U.S. database for printing visas has created a huge backlog of visas waiting to be printed just weeks prior to apple and pear harvest time here in the state.
Labor Shortage Fears
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington state has one of the largest and most productive agricultural economies in the nation, with that comes the need for seasonal workers.
Relieving Ag Labor Shortage & CDL Not Needed By Farmers
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
A possible workaround solution to getting H2A work visas for farm workers who may have issues with their documents.